The Cottage...Gateway to Glacier Park, Walk to Flathead Lake

1 bedroomSleeps 267 sq m

Check out the area

Somers, MT

Flathead Lake12 min walk
Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster6 min drive
Flathead River12 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Situated at the north west section of Flathead Lake, Somers is a historical company town. The Cottage, located off Hwy 93, provides a clean, safe and comfortable setting at the foot of a cliff with a wildlife game trail behind the property. It is ideally located to provide easy access to the most popular places in northwest Montana in the Flathead Valley while offering the benefits of rural surroundings. The Cottage offers a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with amenities, HD SMART TV and wifi (available May 1st thru Sept. 30th), and games. The bedroom has one queen bed with a privacy curtain and reading/reflection area. The bathroom provides amenities with shower only. This property is not suitable for children under 12. Absolutely no open flame, no smoking, vaping and no pets on or in the premises. Violators will be required to leave the premises immediately.
After settling in, leave your car at The Cottage and walk to "downtown" Somers and enjoy a meal at Somers Bay Café and learn about the the history of this Company Town. Somers Mansion, a 120 year old newly renovated building holding special events is just up the hill from the Cafe. Then visit the historic steam train at the new pavilion and take a walk along the Great Northern Rails-to-Path. Across the road is the post office and Dell's bar & eatery. Then, walk to Flathead Lake and enjoy the beach and swimming area, walking path along the Lake, picnic tables, kayak rentals and boat landing. Five miles to the south is the town of Lakeside, home of Blacktail Ski Mountain, the Tamarack Brewing Company/Restaurant, Harbor Grill, bars, grocery store, watercraft rental and public beach. A little further south is entrance to West Shore Park where there is a boat launch, hiking trails, picnic area, restrooms. Five miles to the north (6 minutes away) is Snowline Acres in Kalispell where fun activities and special events take place. Further north is downtown Kalispell where you will find historic sites, Conrad Mansion Museum & Hockaday Museum of Art, music at Depot Park, restaurants, quaint store fronts and mall. Foys Lake that offers boat ramp and Lonepine State Park offering 7.5 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing as well as breathtaking views of Flathead Valley, Glacier Park, Big Mountain, Jewel Basin, picnic area and restrooms. Nine miles to the east is Bigfork, home to the popular Bigfork Summer Playhouse, art galleries, gift shops and restaurants. Glacier Park and Big Mountain Ski Resort in Whitefish are a scenic 45 minute drive and Glacier International Airport in Kalispell is approximately 28 minutes from The Cottage.

Property manager

Dorothy Williams

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Must be at least 12 years or older.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking/open flame in or around the premises.

No Smoking, vaping, open flame, pets on or in the premises of The Cottage. Violators will be required to leave immediately. No tents/campers.

Valid government photo ID required, name of city/state of residence. If not provided, Host has discretion to cancel your reservation.

TV/WIFI services will NOT be provided from Oct. 1 thru April 31. CHECK OUT is no later than10:00 AM of your scheduled departure date.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Somers

Located in Somers, this cottage is in a rural area. Hockaday Museum of Art and Museum at Central School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Bend Golf Club and Valley View Trailhead. Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Somers, MT

What's nearby

Flathead Lake - 12 min walk
Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster - 6 min drive
Flathead River - 12 min drive
Woodland Water Park - 15 min drive
Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 18 min drive

Getting around

Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Tamarack Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Beargrass Bistro - 8 min drive
Spinnaker Casino Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
Treasure State Coffee Co. - 7 min drive
Del's - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage...Gateway to Glacier Park, Walk to Flathead Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage...Gateway to Glacier Park, Walk to Flathead Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage...Gateway to Glacier Park, Walk to Flathead Lake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage...Gateway to Glacier Park, Walk to Flathead Lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flathead Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and North Shore State Park. Flathead River and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

We enjoyed our stay so much. Our host made sure we had everything we needed and was there to greet us when we arrived. She gave us ideas of places to eat and things to do and made our stay so enjoyable. The place was clean and cozy and the bed was very comfortable. Would recommend this place to anyone

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Somers Cabin

Loved our stay! Cabin was very conveniently located. Place was so cozy and very clean. Host was so helpful and was full of information. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Perfect little cottage just what we needed while staying in town for a wedding!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little Getaway

We loved this cozy little cottage. The owner was so kind, check in was simple, the home was clean and stocked with little things to make your stay easier, and its in a fantastic location! We will be returning!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great little place

This cottage is ver clean and tidy and quiet. The location is amenable to all of the attractions in the area, a perfect base camp after days of exploring! In addition it is tastefully decorated with many thoughtful touches like books to read, a variety of tv channels and a comfortable bed. I am so grateful to have found this destination and I highlight recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dorothy Williams

Making my way from Long Island, New York, I began my relationship with The Rockies in 1999. In 2003 I became owner/operator of Home on the Range Bed & Breakfast in Elmo, Montana. After 3 years, my focus turned to renovating two homes in Somers...one of which is my residence and the other, The Cottage vacation rental that was established in 2016.

What makes this property unique

Perfectly located to offer all the outdoor/indoor opportunities of EVERY season ...Flathead Lake swimming fishing/ice fishing, water sports, hiking in the Jewel Basin, Glacier Park and numerous other nearby parks, skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife and landscape, photography, an artist's paradise, museums, art galleries, live theatre, Glacier Symphony, historical trails, within 5 to 45 minutes from The Cottage waiting for you to explore.